Italian Tuna Spread
Transform your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful Italian Tuna Spread, a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for entertaining or a snack-worthy indulgence. Featuring high-quality canned tuna in olive oil blended with tangy cream cheese, briny capers, and bold anchovies, this spread balances rich and zesty flavors in every bite. Fresh parsley, a hint of garlic, and zippy lemon juice add vibrant freshness, while a dash of black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve this decadent spread with crusty baguette slices, crisp crackers, or crunchy vegetables for an irresistible Italian-inspired appetizer that’s sure to impress. Perfect for gatherings, quick lunches, or snacking, this versatile tuna spread is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 pieces anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna, leaving a small amount of the olive oil for added flavor.
In a food processor, combine the tuna, cream cheese, capers, anchovy fillets, parsley, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove, then add it to the food processor.
Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Season with black pepper to taste, then pulse a few more times to incorporate.
Transfer the tuna spread to a serving bowl and garnish with additional parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate and use within 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.4 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 3697 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 82.4 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 18.2 mcg | 91% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1156 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
